Warm Honey

Rob sees his father for the last time. Rob and Charis marry and set up home in a small flat, while taking over the running of the bookshop from Doris and Hector.

Rob has never seen anything like what happens to them during the church service.  People from Charis' past welcome her but Rob does not learn why these people and event sare significant. Rob moves back home and has to redefine boundaries with his mother. Charis explains her past and the legacy that drove her to get involved with Gracie.

Stuart takes control of the funeral arrangements, taking credit for the eulogy that he delivered but that Rob wrote. Charis takes Rob on a journey into her past as they attend church together. 

Hope for Bevan's recovery fades.  Rob and Charis are reconciled. The family gathers at Bevan's bedside - apart from Chris, who has cracked under the pressure and can't be found.  Rob and Charis eventually track him down and bring him to the hospital.  Bevan passes away.

Bevan and Vicki get married in hospital.  Rob's Mum and Phil see each other for the first time since their divorce hearing in court. The wedding goes off as well as could be expected, but raw nerves are just below the surface.

The impact of Charis' actions put strain on her relationship with Rob. Chris' behaviour becomes more and more inappropriate as the stress of Bevan's poor health impacts him. The news that none of Bevan's full siblings are suitable donors places more pressure on the family. Bevan and Vicki decide to get married, but the issue of Phil's attendance sparks more arguments.

The news on the progress of Bevan's illness is not good.  The stress puts pressure on the family and the Chris and Vicki axis explodes first. Charis takes matters into her own hands and approaches Grace directly about her children being tested as potential donors for Bevan. Grace is furious,and issues an ultimatum to Rob.

Rob's flatmates, Benny and Jude, breakup at Christmas time.  Charis' family becomes involved in Bevan's illness, while Rob thinks about family funerals he has attended. There is an ominous undertone to Stuart's departure.  Rob's Mum finds out that Rob has been in contact with her ex-husband, and she is very upset - although her curiosity soon bubbles to the surface,

Rob remembers the day his father left the family - the music, what his mother said and did. Phil arranges to see Bevan in hospital with Rob's mother finding out. Stuart arrives home from overseas accompanied by an unexpected fiance. There are also unexpected tensions within the family as the worry overBevan's health grows. Phil sees bevan for the first time in 12 years.

Rob reflects on his father's life before and after he emigrated from Ireland to Australia and how his history has driven his life towards its current reality. A dinner party at Rob's place goes badly when Charis clashes with one of rob's flatmates and their vacuous attitudes. Bevan begins treatment, and it makes him very ill.  Phil finds out about Bevan's illness, and there is a growing conflict between Rob's brother Chris and Bevan's girlfriend Vicki.

Rob and Charis finally meet Rob's Dad and his "new" family. Phil and Grace's life has things in common with the family home Rob remembers, but also some striking differences. Rob's brother Bevan finds himself in hospital, and the diagnosis is a shock to the family.

Rob has mixed feelings about the jobs he has had since leaving university,including working on a country newspaper and helping his brothers to renovate houses. When Charis meets Rob's flatmates, her independence and individuality are highlighted by their shallowness and superficiality.

Rob and his new girlfriend Charis meet each other's parents over dinner, a landmark in their relationship. Doris and Hector, the owners of the bookstore where Charis works, share their thoughts on parenthood.

Twelve years after his father left the family, Rob reaches out to contact him for the first time. After an awkward phone conversation, they agree to meet.